Inflation for March 2025 showed a slight slowdown, easing to 22.4% from 23.1% in February 2025.
This decrease was largely driven by a reduction in both food and non-food inflation rates.
Food inflation, which had been a significant driver of the overall rate, dropped to 26.5% in March from 28.1% the previous month.
Similarly, non-food inflation showed a modest decline, moving from 18.8% in February to 18.7% in March.
Locally produced goods saw a notable decrease in inflation, dropping to 24.0% from 25.1% in February.
However, inflation for imported items experienced a slight uptick, rising to 18.7% from 18.5% in the previous month.
In terms of sub-categories, Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages continued to experience high inflation, with a rate of 26.5%.
Meanwhile, Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other Fuels saw an inflation rate of 25.1%, both of which were higher than the national average inflation rate of 22.4%.
Regionally, the Upper West region recorded the highest inflation rate at 36.2%, indicating significant regional disparities in price increases.
This overall trend of easing inflation reflects a more controlled price environment, but the ongoing inflationary pressures in specific sectors and regions highlight areas that still need attention.
